Social Democratic and Labour Party
SDLP west Belfast councillor Paul Doherty, with Leader Colum Eastwood, opens a new party office on the Andersonstown Road, which Doherty says will host housing and welfare advice and local initiatives. He calls for better support amid the cost of living emergency and criticises the lack of…
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DUP leader Gavin Robinson urges unionists in West Belfast to back a full-time Assembly representative, accusing Sinn Féin of offering no unionist representation. He also says he is open to talks with the incoming UUP leader on unionist co-operation ahead of the 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Unionism can win in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP congratulated Jordan Doran on becoming the DUP’s new councillor for the Oldpark DEA on Belfast City Council, after Dale Pankhurst’s resignation, and said Doran will deliver strong unionist representation for the area.
Local government Issue: Oldpark DEA council vacancy Original release: Sir Jeffrey welcomes new Oldpark DUP Councillor (opens in a new tab)
DUP MLA for South Belfast Edwin Poots condemns the violence in South Belfast on Saturday, saying many involved are not local and that people are angry over housing costs and access to GPs and dentists, and calling on Government bodies to listen and act.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast violence and rioting, August 2024 Original release: Poots condemns violence in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)